What’S Better East Or West Mersea?

A Slice of Island Life Choose from East or West Mersea – the west is a small fishing town, with some sandy beaches and a selection of shops, restaurants and pubs. The east is more rural with wild natural beaches and large open spaces.

Is West Mersea a nice place to live?

West Mersea is a small town with great shops, school, nurseries and restaurants. We are surrounded by farms, beautiful countryside, beaches and the tidal estuary which supports our world famous oysters and fishing community.

What is West Mersea famous for?

Mersea has the largest inshore fishing fleet from Lowestoft to Brixham and there are also quite a few charter (rod and line) boats. The main catch is sole, skate, bass and mullet in summer – herring and cod in winter; second only to fishing comes oyster farming.

Can you swim in West Mersea?

At West Mersea the River Black Water runs into the sea and you can swim in the water whilst looking across at Bradwell-on-Sea. There are two rows of beach huts, some on the beach and then others on the grassy banks behind.

Can you walk all the way around Mersea Island?

While East Mersea is all salt marshes and farmland, fantastic for a stiffly breezy, cobweb-clearing spring walk. It will take you five hours to walk around the whole island, but if you’re looking for a shorter route, a circuit around Cudmore Grove Country Park and its environs is ideal.

Where is the richest place in Essex?

Epping Forest and Brentwood may be the most expensive places to live in Essex, but new data has also revealed that they are two of the unhappiest areas in the county.

What is the nicest place to live in Essex?

From the stunning Essex countryside to our very own cities, 8 areas have all been named as some of the best places to live.

• Saffron Walden.
• Chelmsford.
• Leigh-on-Sea.
• Colchester.
• Thaxted.
• Epping.
• Frinton-on-Sea.
• Ingatestone.

Can I pick oysters in Mersea Island?

Oysters have been harvested from waters around Mersea Island since Roman times to date. Available: All year.

Can you drive to Mersea at high tide?

Accessing the island
The causeway is the only way to reach the island by car and during full moon and new moon high tides the causeway may be covered in water, turning Mersea into a proper island during these times.

Can you get stuck on Mersea Island?

In this case we would recommend allowing up to an hour and a half either side of the tide to get on or off the island safely. Thee have been a number of vehicles that try to cross the Strood once the tide comes in and then get stuck, not only is the salt water bad for your vehicle it is also a danger to life.

What’s the best beach in Essex?

Top 10 Beaches in Essex

1. The Naze and Albion Beaches, Walton-on-the-Naze. This seaside is a locals favourite.
2. Shoeburyness Beach.
3. Canvey Island Beach.
4. Jaywick Beach.
5. Southend – Westcliff Bay.
6. Thorpe Bay.
7. Southend – Chalkwell Beach.
8. Martello Beach.

Does West Mersea get cut off?

At full moon and new moon the sea water slowly creeps over the mud onto the Strood causeway and Mersea becomes, for a while, truly an island, cut off from the mainland.

How much is parking in West Mersea?

Hourly charges

What time can you cross Mersea Island?

If you absolutely must get across, and the predicted tide height is 4.9m or above, allow about 1 hour either side of the high tide time. Allow an extra 30 mins if it is over 5.5m. The biggest tides usually happen when high tide is due between about 12 and 3.30. Outside these times you will probably be fine to cross.

Is Mersea beach clean?

The Mersea beach is a clean and hygienic beach with public toilets, water taps, cafés and restaurants on Victoria Esplanade (the main beach front).

Are there toilets at Mersea Island?

This accessible toilet is located to the far right of the information and refreshment kiosk. There is not level access to this accessible toilet.

What is the poorest part of Essex?

Where do billionaires live in UK?

Surrey and Sussex have been revealed to be the wealthiest areas of Great Britain, with residents owning assets worth an average £263,200 each.

What is the nicest village in Essex?

10 Most Picturesque Villages in Essex

• Stock.
• Finchingfield.
• Coggeshall.
• Wendens Ambo.
• Wrabness.
• Tolleshunt D’Arcy.
• Ashdon.
• Castle Hedingham.

What is the richest street in Essex?

That makes Mope Lane officially the most expensive road in the county.

What percentage of Essex is white?

90.8%